4002 Firstview Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Nestled in the highly desirable neighborhood of Northwest Hills on a .27 acre lot, this beautifully updated 4 BD/ 3 Full/ 2 Half BA home features a backyard oasis with a large pool and play area. An abundance of natural light greets you throughout the spacious main floor. The thoughtfully designed modern kitchen features quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and a large open countertop that connects the kitchen to the family room. Also on the main level is a full size dining room, breakfast area, 3 secondary bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms (one is a designated pool bath with outdoor access!). Take the working elevator to the spacious second living area on the upstairs level that features an expansive bar and balcony overlooking the serene backyard. Just behind the glass pocket doors off of the second living space is an open office with scenic views. Head up the stairs and down the hallway to the oversized owner’s suite with a spa-like bathroom which includes a vanity area, double sinks, a walk-in shower, and spacious walk-in closet. This move-in ready home is zoned to highly-rated AISD schools and is conveniently located to the Arboretum, Domain and Downtown Austin!

Northwest Hills is a family neighborhood in 78731, built in the 1960s-80s on wooded half-acre lots between MoPac and Loop 360. Median home price $1.19M. Austin ISD schools — Doss Elementary and Murchison Middle rank among the district's best. 12 minutes to UT campus, 15 to downtown.

The housing stock is predominantly single-story ranch and split-level homes on lots averaging 0.3-0.5 acres with mature live oak and cedar canopy. Most original homes are 1,800-3,000 sq ft. A renovation wave has been updating kitchens and adding square footage without tearing down — the lot sizes accommodate additions well. Active listings typically number 15-25 at any given time.

Daily life revolves around the schools and the outdoors. Bull Creek for weekend wading, Mount Bonnell for sunset hikes (8 minutes from the neighborhood), Northwest District Park for soccer and the playground. Far West corridor handles weeknight dining — Saffron, 5280 Burger, Yamas. The Arboretum and Domain are 10 minutes north for shopping. HEB on Far West is the neighborhood grocery hub.

What makes Northwest Hills the family value play in Central Austin: Doss/Murchison school quality at roughly half the Eanes ISD price point, lot sizes that rival Westlake, and a 15-minute commute that beats the suburbs. The tradeoff is Austin ISD (good but not Eanes) and 1960s-80s housing stock that often needs updating.